blogombal Chapter 106 A Clear Conscience: Guo Jing's Choice
Chapter 106 A Clear Conscience: Guo Jing's Choice
Chapter 106 A Clear Conscience: Guo Jing's Choice
"I----"
Guo Jing was so anxious that his face turned red, but he had no words to refute her. He looked at Wei Wu angrily, and asked as if his throat could breathe fire, "Mr. Wei, I, Guo, do not know you and have no grudge against you. Why are you targeting me like this?"
"It would be a waste for you to stay in Xiangyang with your martial arts skills. Go back to Peach Blossom Island to cultivate in seclusion. I want to see what level you can reach if you focus on your martial arts training."
Wei Wu smiled calmly.
At this time, Guo Jing was not yet the "Great Hero Guo of Xiangyang" who had built his unparalleled reputation over many years. His reputation was mixed with the hype from the Beggars' Sect disciples. Because of this, once he revealed any "flaws", there would be no place for him in the Jianghu of the Southern Song Dynasty.
It's a pity. If his cheat ability were some kind of heaven-defying, fate-altering cheat, this one move would have been enough for him to max out Guo Jing's fate points.
Wei Wu ignored Guo Jing and instead looked at the Meng family father and son with a smile, saying, "I will stay in the city for two days. After two days, I will head north."
If I have intelligence, I will only kill the Jurchen nobles; if I have no intelligence, I will massacre the entire city.
The Meng father and son were stunned by his vicious words, and for a moment they couldn't even muster the will to stop him.
Wei Wu was not a simple and honest person like Guo Jing, so they would never dare to order him around.
But at this moment, the Meng family father and son dared not stay at the Guo family's residence.
Although they were well aware of Guo Jing's sincerity, and even the Mongol Song King would never have such intentions, the most taboo thing for people in officialdom is to take sides. If Guo Jing's identity were to be revealed, and they were found to be involved with Guo Jing, given the nature of the Zhao Song imperial family, the Meng family and their entire clan would be in grave danger!
Therefore, this matter should not only not be suppressed, but Meng Gong should also be allowed to report it to Lin'an!
However, the Meng family father and son were by no means ungrateful villains. Before leaving, they advised Guo Jing to leave quickly, giving him time to escape from the Central Plains and flee to Peach Blossom Island to avoid trouble.
So when Huang Rong changed her clothes and reappeared in the hall, she saw Guo Jing sitting on a chair, looking dejected and sullen.
"Brother Jing, have Lord Meng and the others left?"
Huang Rong didn't know what had happened, but just by seeing Guo Jing's reaction, she knew things were in grave danger. She immediately squatted down and asked, "What happened?"
Guo Jing's lips trembled, then he took a deep breath and repeated every word spoken in the hall after Huang Rong left, startling Huang Rong so much that she couldn't help but stand up and suppress the joy on her face—
She absolutely refused to let Guo Jing do anything to serve his country, but she couldn't persuade him otherwise, so she followed him to Xiangyang.
This situation is exactly what Huang Rong wants to see. If it can put Guo Jing at ease and allow him to go to Peach Blossom Island, that would be a wonderful thing!
Huang Rong had no idea that after struggling for a moment, Guo Jing would solemnly raise his head and say, "Rong'er, you take Fu'er back to Peach Blossom Island first. I want to stay in Xiangyang City."
"What?"
"The situation in Xiangyang is still unclear. I don't know who Wei Wu is, but he seems to know everything about my affairs in Mongolia. I suspect he is a spy sent by Mongolia to sow discord."
I have to keep a close eye on him!
Huang Rong was surprised by Guo Jing's decision, but also felt it was reasonable. It was indeed something Guo Jing was capable of doing, but that didn't mean she could accept it!
"Wei Wu poisoned you in a single exchange. Although you have strong internal energy and managed to neutralize the poison, there's no guarantee you won't fall victim to it again. Look at him, how can you possibly control him!"
"...——"
Guo Jing pondered for a moment, but still couldn't come up with an answer. He turned his head and said, "It's up to human effort."
When people are utterly speechless, they can actually burst out laughing.
Just like Huang Rong at this moment, she smiled but didn't know what to say, only feeling a tightness and swelling in her chest. She simply hugged the rabbit's arm and said, "How about this, you come back to Peach Blossom Island with me to cultivate in seclusion, and I will have the Beggars' Sect disciples keep an eye on Wei Wu—"
"No, Wei Wu's martial arts skills are extremely high, already among the best in the world. How could an ordinary disciple possibly monitor him?"
"But what if he becomes ruthless and takes your life? What are Fu'er and I supposed to do then?"
"Rong'er, a hundred years of life pass in the blink of an eye. What is the big deal about life and death? As long as you live a life without shame, you will not have lived in vain. This time, I cannot listen to you."
"Ha, when have you ever listened to me!"
Huang Rong was so angry that her grandmother was in pain, and tears had already welled up in her eyes. She immediately turned around with a cold smile and went back to the backyard.
Guo Jing wanted to persuade Huang Rong, but he knew he couldn't convince her, so he forced himself not to go to her and instead went to Meng Gong, hoping to get a solution from him.
Meng Gong lived up to his expectations and gave him a plan.
"If Brother Guo can make this happen and wash away the humiliation of Jingkang, he will surely be able to prove to the Emperor that Brother Guo has no disloyalty to our Great Song Dynasty. However, in this case, my sister-in-law and niece Fu'er will probably suffer a lot of grievances."
"Captain Meng, there's no need for further words. The humiliation of Jingkang is a national and personal tragedy. My father and uncle were deeply ashamed of it, and my name and that of my brother Kang are both derived from it. Now that there is hope of clearing our names, what does it matter if Guo Jing suffers some injustice?"
"Take care, Brother Meng!"
Seeing Guo Jing, who had made up his mind and wasn't turning back, Meng Gong couldn't help but sigh and say, "Guo Jing is a kind and honest man!"
"What a pity, why is he a Mongolian!"
Wei Wu showed Li Mochou a good show, but even he had no idea how things would develop next.
"If I were Guo Jing, I would simply take Huang Rong and my daughter back to Peach Blossom Island. At worst, I'd become a king in Mongolia," he said, "which would be better than being repaid with ingratitude by the Meng family!"
"If you truly intend to cooperate with the Meng family, father and son, you're only asking a tiger for its skin. They'll devour all your benefits, and in the end, they'll turn around and bite you!"
As an observer, Li Mochou clearly saw the reactions of the Meng family father and son. After the words "King of Song of Mongolia" appeared, the two men's eyes were filled with only vigilance and hatred towards Guo Jing.
Regardless of his identity, Guo Jing undeniably saved Meng Zongzheng's life!
If this father and son could turn their backs on their benefactor, how could they possibly be sincere towards Wei Wu?
Wei Wu laughed upon hearing this: "Cooperation is based on equality between both parties. Do you think they are qualified to cooperate with me?"
"Then why did you say so much?"
"Someone has to help me make a name for myself." With these two people saying that, some people will know me, and then people will recognize me for the things I do.
Otherwise, do you believe they would dare to claim all the credit and make Cao Cao unable to find any record of me?
Li Mochou nodded as if she understood, then asked, "Then why do we have to stay in the city for two more days?"
"Waiting for someone."
"Waiting for someone?"
"Yes, someone who can make me famous in a short time!"
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